import/export
Oct. 8, 2025
Tunisia’s Olive Oil Sector Faces Record Harvest Amid Price Collapse and Fraud Allegations
Tunisia is poised for a record olive oil harvest, but the sector is mired in collapsing prices, farmer unrest, and allegations of large-scale illegal sales to Spanish buyers.
Sep. 26, 2025
Turkish Producer Monsida Eyes Global Markets After Record Harvest
After decades of experience in the olive oil sector, the producer behind Monsida is betting on early harvest endemic monovarietals to break through at home and abroad.
Sep. 9, 2025
EU Commission Approves Updated Terms of Mercosur Trade Deal
The European Commission approved the latest EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, including stronger safeguards and recognition of geographical indications.
Sep. 2, 2025
Peru’s Olive Oil Sector Eyes Record Rebound in Despite Pest and Trade Challenges
While exporters see opportunities in global markets, structural weaknesses in Peru’s value chain and low farm-gate prices continue to challenge thousands of olive and table olive farmers.
Aug. 11, 2025
Italian Olive Oil Sector Demonstrates Resilience in New Report
A report from Ismea showed that exports and organic farming in Italy expanded even as production and consumption continue to decline.
Aug. 11, 2025
Greece Pushes to Shield Two Iconic Agrifood Exports from 15% Tariff
Greece is seeking to shield key agrifood exports, including olive oil, table olives, feta and yogurt, from the new 15-percent U.S. import tariff, warning the levy could burden one of its most valuable trade relationships.
Aug. 5, 2025 News Briefs
Aug. 5, 2025 News Briefs
Jul. 25, 2025 News Briefs
Economy Minister Warns Spain’s Olive Oil Exports Vulnerable to U.S. Tariffs
Jul. 23, 2025 Business
Turkish Olive Oil Exports to Australia Surge Amid Strategic Trade Push
Jul. 7, 2025 Business
Europe Continues to Liberalize Imports While Export Uncertainty Grows
Jun. 19, 2025
Low Harvest, Rising Production Costs Continue to Plague Argentina
With olive oil production projected to decline for a second-straight year, some Argentine exporters see an opportunity in the changing local trade landscape.
Jun. 4, 2025
An Ambitious Goal to Sell 4 Million Tons of Olive Oil by 2040
Spain’s agriculture minister has set a global target of reaching four million tons in annual olive oil sales by 2040, but some experts see this as overly optimistic.
May. 30, 2025
Turkish Table Olive Exports Set to Reach Record-High $250 Million
Turkish table olive exports are expected to reach a record high of $250 million in the 2024/25 crop year, with increased demand and production.
May. 27, 2025
Trump Delays Tariff Deadline on EU Imports
Trump delayed a proposed 50 percent tariff on EU imports to July 9th, citing trade barriers and taxes. The U.S. is Europe' top olive oil importer.
May. 22, 2025
European Producers Face Limited Alternatives to U.S. Market
Asia’s most populous and prosperous countries imported less than one-third of the olive oil by value that Spain, Italy and Greece exported to the U.S. in 2023.
May. 6, 2025
India's Olive Oil Market Shows Growth Potential Despite Challenges
India's olive oil market is growing, with sales projected to reach €198 million by 2028. Companies face challenges such as high tariffs and misinformation, but are seeing success in cities and smaller markets.
Apr. 29, 2025
Harvest Challenges, Tariffs Don’t Deter Award-Winning Olio Piro
Tuscan olive oil producer Olio Piro, led by siblings Romain and Marie-Charlotte Piro, is expanding globally after winning its sixth Gold Award in New York.
Dec. 16, 2024
Turkey’s Olive Sector Aims for Record $1B in Exports
Olive oil and table olive exports could bring $1 billion to Turkish producers. However, previous export bans have hampered efforts.
Dec. 16, 2024
Olive Oil Exports from Spain Reach Record High, Defying Production Hurdles
Exporters saw revenues rise by more than 50 percent even as they shipped average volumes.
Dec. 16, 2024
Europe and South American Countries Sign Controversial Free Trade Agreement
The Mercosur-European Union free trade deal still needs to be approved by individual countries and Europe and its parliament before coming into force.
Dec. 14, 2024
E.U Report Predicts Stagnant Olive Oil Market
Olive oil production and consumption will be flat or slightly declining over the next ten years, a European Commission report predicts.
Dec. 14, 2024
Political Turmoil Complicates Efforts to Revive Syrian Exports
After overthrowing the autocratic rule of former President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s new governing coalition said it would enact free-market reforms and stimulate exports.
Dec. 10, 2024
Italian Producers Grapple with Market Instability
Record olive oil imports paired with lowered yields have compounded the worries of the sector.
Dec. 2, 2024
Labor Shortage Cripples Spanish Olive Harvest
Table olive producers are struggling with a shortage of workers, which is compounded by concerns about increasing foreign competition and the possibility of higher tariffs.
Nov. 15, 2024
Spanish Table Olive Sector on Edge After Trump Election Win
Spain's black table olive producers, already reeling from tariffs imposed during the first Trump administration, fear more are on the horizon.